life letters (61 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Proof copy prior to privately printed edition of 150 copies. This one gift inscribed to 'E B Pardoe Thomas Esquire with good wishes from J Kyrle Fletcher' ( one of the subscribers listed at rear). Cariacature of 'The President : W J T Collins and Ifan Kyrle Fletcher by Fred J Hando) . Soft covers over-rearch the text block so are frayed.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 64 pages. Illustrated. Christopher Carmina "The Life of Joan Vollmer" / Hunter S Thompson talks to Martin Flynn / Harry Burrus "Was Jack Kerouac Ever Here?" / The Selected Letters of Allen Ginsberg and Gary Snyder / Kevin Ring "Kerouac's Pictorial Review Jackson" / Jim Burns "R V Cassill" (BT#28/2).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Not first edition. Head and heel of spine chipped, edges rubbed, small vertical strip of discoloration to edge of early pages.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 32 pages. Illustrated. Dale salwak "Philip Larkin: an American View" / Larkin's Letters to America / William H Pritchard "The Least Deceived" / Joseph Epstein "Mt Larkin Gets a Life" / V Penelope Pelizzon "A Reading of Larkin's 'For Sidney Bechet'" (SL#81).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Steel Engraving Frontis (illustratore). 1st. 1st thus, Cabinet edition; no date given (circa 1884?); 7 Bookplate of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch; red c w/gilt decorations; black titles; moderate wear at extremities; green end papers w/lite pull to front hinge; 382 clean, unmarked page+fold out facsimile of Eliot letter; some lite pencil notations on rear free end papers;

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condizione: Very Good. 5 pages, 1 illustration. Partington revisits Boswellâs personality and private life, drawing on correspondence and biographical material to illuminate his relationships, ambitions and literary habits. The article highlights the mixture of charm, vulnerability and selfâ'revelation that continues to fascinate readers. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 20 x 26.5 cms. Category: Bookman's Journal; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 56 pages. Illustrated. PREGANANT GIRL/BOY Features include: Word of Wisdom aka Letters; Miss Elektra meets The Shocked nun; half page adverts Argent, Greasy Truckers & Pete Frampton; THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION - S. Murray on Bickershaw; The Vanishing Life Experts - tribes in S. America; THE LITTLE VANGUARDS TAIL - a fairy story; Cartoon: Twilight of the Dogs 6pp; SPIKE; They do it with mirrors - TV; Let's have a Party - Widgery on revolution; Centrefold: poem/graphics; JOHN: 30 years of hard rain - a prisoner's story; RAP - Radical Alternatives to Prison; SLEDGE HAMMERS IN THE SLUMS - the provincial alternative press. (BT#47).

Condizione: New. new book.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condizione: Very Good. 6 pages, 1 portrait. An original article from the Review of Reviews, 1908. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: Review of Reviews; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Blue Cloth Boards. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. The spiritual letters of Mother Maria, born Lydia Gysi (1912-1977), selected, edited and introduced with a brief biography. The later letters were written when she was dying of cancer. 144pp with black and white portrait to frontis. Gilt lettering to spine. Slight fading to edges of boards, top edges dusty and a few small margin lines in ink, otherwise good copy. Unclipped DJ has minor edge and surface wear, otherwise very good. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Condizione: New.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condizione: Very Good. 32 pages. A biographical and critical sketch of Foscolo and his times. The article outlines his life as an Italian writer and exile, his political commitments, and his literary achievements. It situates him within the intellectual and national movements of his age. The piece uses his story to illuminate the wider world of 19th century Italian culture and politics. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Foreign Quarterly Review; Special Interest. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Condizione: New.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 64 pages. Illustrated. FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE Features include: 2pp graphics; Never Trust Anyone over thirty Neville; U.P.S.-A-DAISY - John Wilcock on US underground press; Psychedelic fascism - Manson cartoon + Ed Sanders; 20000 MANIACS; John Peel - Days of Future Passed; To have reached 5 is to have failed in life - Oz's past; Junger than Springtime - C.G. Jung; TOP SECRET; Full page adverts Beaver & Krause, Yoko Ono & Jerry Garcia; BIT; Leary in Limbo; Up Your Alley Tariq; Letters. (BT#48).

Paperback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

First Edition. LIFE AND LETTERS, Statesman Publishing Co., Ltd., 1929, first edition, near fine in wraps. Original contributions by: MacCarthy, Desmond & Wharton, Edith & Smith Pearsall & Connolly, Cyril & Leslie, Shane.

Condizione: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to strawberry cloth spine. 8vo 9½'' x 7¼'' [xxv] 436 printed pages of text. ISBN 0436079054. Couple of small spots to the top edge. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0436079054 ENGLISH HISTORY.

Half-Leather. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dustjacket. xxiii + 828 pages including appendix + 1 page index. Front outer hinge is cracked 80% down from top, inner hinge sound but needs attention. Green floral embossed boards, mid/light brown leather to spine, hinges & corners, spine cross-banded with ornate swirling gilt decoration. Wear with some fraying/chippingto bottom spine-end, heavy wear with splits/small chips to top spine-end which has pulled away fron surface at top 1cm. Some rubbing/lightening to spine, rubs & tears to top surface of hinge areas , heavy wear through to card at corners which are rubbed. Very attractive vivid green marbling to end-papers & page-edges to match. No dustjacket. Light brown blothing to prelims & frontispiece & rear free end-papers, ink name & referene to flyleaf rear. Pages have a light wave to pages. which o/w in clean & in nice condition. Text block binding & rear hinges are very sound. Half-title pages dated 1839, title-page dated 1840. A worn but attractive old copy.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This volume chronicles the life of a remarkable boy who excelled in academics, athletics, and faith. As a staple of the Manhasset Athletic Club field days, he earned recognition as an all-around athlete, leading the author to conclude that a well-rounded education encompasses physical, intellectual, and moral development. The author, who knew the boy personally, interweaves the boy's own letters into the narrative, revealing his enthusiasm for sports, dedication to his studies, and love for his faith. Through these letters, readers witness the boy's growth from a playful child to a promising young man who left an enduring mark on those who knew him. The book highlights the importance of pursuing excellence in all aspects of life, demonstrating that a harmonious balance between body, mind, and spirit can lead to a fulfilling and meaningful existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to strawberry cloth spine. 8vo 9½'' x 7¼'' xxv, 436 [pp] ISBN 0436079054. Couple of small spots to the top edge. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Separate card from the Directors of Secker & Warburg inviting the recipient to Luncheon at the Savile Club to launch this book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0436079054 ENGLISH HISTORY.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating work that delves into the profound complexities of human emotion and the trials and tribulations that can befall us in life. The author's deeply personal narrative provides an insightful exploration of their own experiences with poverty, loss, and the profound impact of both on their life's trajectory. Throughout their poignant journey, the author grapples with the ever-elusive nature of happiness, ultimately highlighting the power of perseverance and the indomitable spirit that resides within us all. This book is a timeless and moving testament to the human experience, offering a profound meditation on the nature of suffering, resilience, and the enduring power of hope that illuminates the depths of our shared humanity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 98 pages. Stephen Spender "The Life of Literature" / THE CREATIVE LIFE IN OUR TIME: Letters by Elizabeth Bowen, Graham Greene and V S Pritchett / Paul Valery "The Angel" / Horace Gregory "In George Sand's Garden" / Stephen Spender "The Life Of Literature" / Richard Chase "Dissent On Billy Budd".

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. full gilt-decorated calf, marbled edges and endpapers; rubbing to extremities. Contents: The Letters of Charles Lamb; Poems; Rosamund Gray, &c.; The Essays of Elia; The Last Essays of Elia. 2.53lb 9.5x6.5x1.6in.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Lovely blue leather binding, spine has 6 raised bands, read labels, gilt lettering, gilt armorials decoration on spine for Eton College. Blue cover with large armorial for Eton college, gilt line decoration with sun burst corners. Text block marbled, endpapers marbled, paste down has book plate for Charles M. Pitman. Vol 1:xv+479, Vol 2: viii+484. Front free endpaper has honour presentation label for Eton College. Charles Murray Pitman KC JP (8 January 1872 - 13 October 1948) was a British judge and rower (wrote books on rowing) described in his Times obituary as having been known "in the rowing world . one of the most distinguished oarsmen of his time". The son of Frederick Pitman, he was one of 8 brothers, including Thomas Tait Pitman and Frederick I. Pitman. Pitman was educated at Eton and New College, Oxford, where he studied modern history. While at Oxford he stroked the university crew to four victories in the Boat Races of 1892, 1893, 1894 and 1895. He was called to the Bar in 1897 and was Judge Advocate of the Fleet and Recorder of Rochester 1924-33, then was a Referee of the Supreme Court of Judicature, 1933-45 and Chairman of the Berkshire Quarter Sessions, 1927-45. He was made a King's Counsel in 1925. Vol 1:xv+479, Vol 2: viii+484.

Condizione: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condizione: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

Condizione: Fine. The book is in fine condition.